The Negro Leagues in Columbus

The Negro Leagues in Columbus (HMK1K)

Location: Columbus, OH 43215 Franklin County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 58.097', W 83° 0.596'

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1900, 1908, 1921, 1930, 1932-33, 1935

Columbus' Negro League teams were the Black Tourists (1900, 1908), the Buckeyes (1921), the Keystones (1930), the Turfs (1932), the Blue Birds (1933), and the Elite Giants (1935). Most Columbus Negro League home games were played at Neil Park. Columbus also hosted many barnstorming games, including the Satchel Paige All-Stars at Red Bird Stadium.
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HM NumberHMK1K
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Year Placed2009
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Date Added Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at 10:21pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17S E 328347 N 4426171
Decimal Degrees39.96828333, -83.00993333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 58.097', W 83° 0.596'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 58' 5.82" N, 83° 0' 35.76" W
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Area Code(s)614, 513
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 331-365 Neil Ave, Columbus OH 43215, US
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